Event: Sacramento Independence Day Celebration at Cal ExpoWhen: July 4, Doors open at 5 p.m., fireworks begin at 9:30 p.m.Where: Cal Expo, Miller Lite Grandstand at 1600 Exposition Blvd. in SacramentoPrice: General admission is free. Reserved seating tickets available for $10 until all are sold. Parking is $10/car.Questions? Contact 916-263-3000 or click here for more information

Event: Buffalo Chips 41st Annual 4th of July 5-miler -- Per request of organizers, “Please no dogs, water buffalo or headphones. Safety first!” The Buffalo Chips run is Sacramento’s oldest running event.When: July 4; Sign-in time is from 7:15 a.m. to 7:45 a.m. (Participants are required to sign a waiver), races begin at 7:45 a.m. for the children’s half-mile race for ages 10 years old and younger, 8 a.m. for the five-mile raceWhere: Glen Hall Park (Corner of Sandburg & Carlson Drive in River Park), directly north of CSUSPrice: Parking and admission is free. Donations boxes for WEAVE will be available. American River Parkway Foundation will be availableQuestions?Click here for more information.

Event: Pocket 4th of July ParadeWhen: July 4, Parade begins at 10 a.m. and ends at 2 p.m.Where: Parade begins at Lisbon Elementary School, continues along Windbridge Drive to Garcia Bend Park. More activities will happen after the parade in Garcia Bend Park.Price: FreeQuestions? Call 916-429-9901 or click here for more information

Event: Madison Avenue Baptist Church's Kids Day -- Come for a wonderful day of games, arts and crafts, snacks, prizes, facepainting and story time!When: July 2, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.Where: Madison Avenue Baptist Church at 4148 Madison Avenue in North HighlandsPrice: Free, all children under 12 years old must be accompanied by an adult. All ages are welcome!Questions? Call 916-332-6404 or click here for more information

AUBURN

Event: Auburn Family 4th of July -- Celebrate and dance to music at Auburn's annual Independence Day activities.When: July 4 from 4 to 10 p.m.Where: Gold County Fairgrounds at 1273 High St.Price: FreeQuestions? Click here for more information

CALAVERAS COUNTY

Event: Independence Day Celebration + FireworksWhen: July 1; gates open at 2 p.m.Where: Ironstone Vineyards at 1894 Six Mile Rd. in MurphysPrice: Adult admission is $15, children 6 to 12 years old are $5, and children 5 years and under are free.Questions? Call 209-728-1251 or click here for more information\

CARMICHAEL

Event: Carmichael Fourth of July CelebrationWhen: July 4; pancake breakfast from 7 to 11 a.m.; 59th Annual Elks Club Parade at 10:30 a.m.; fireworks show at 9:30 p.m.Where: Breakfast is at the Carmichael Park Clubhouse at 5750 Grant Ave. Parade begins at Marconi Avenue and Fair Oaks Boulevard and ends at Cypress and Manzanita avenues. Fireworks show happens at the La Sierra Community Center at 5325 Engle Rd.Price: $5 for adults and $3 for children 12 and under for the pancake breakfast. The fireworks show is free.Questions? Call 916-489-2103 or click here for more information

COLFAX

Event: Colfax July 3rd Independence Day CelebrationWhen: July 3; main parade starts at 7 p.m. and fireworks start at 9:30 p.m. Where: Downtown ColfaxPrice: FreeQuestions? Call 530-305-9179 or click here for more information

Event: 21st Annual Salute to the Red, White and Blue -- Festivities begin with live music and food and are followed by spectacular fireworks. Spectators are encouraged to bring blankets and enjoy a concert in the park.When: July 4; Fireworks start at 9:30 p.m.; Arrive at 4 p.m. for festivities throughout the night, ends at 10 p.m.Where: Elk Grove Regional Park on 9950 Elk Grove-Florin Road in Elk GrovePrice: Free, parking is $10 per vehicle and drivers should enter at the main gate off Elk Grove-Florin Road.Questions? Call 916-478-2232 or click here for more information

FOLSOM

Event: Folsom Pro Rodeo -- With wild rodeo action, live music and fireworks in the arena, the Folsom Pro Rodeo is sure to be a fun night of Fourth of July celebrations.When: July 1 through 3; gates open at 6 p.m., colorful Grand Entry begins at 7:30 p.m., and fireworks go up between 9:30 and 9:45 p.m. Mike's Golden Spike Saloon gets going from 10 p.m. to midnight.Where: Dan Russell Rodeo ArenaPrice: General admission is $21.50 for adults, $15.50 for children (10 and under) and seniors over 62. For more pricing information, click here.Questions? Call 916-985-2698 or click here for more information

LAKE OROVILLE

Event: Lake Oroville Fireworks -- Bring a picnic, lawn chairs, blanket and enjoy the Fourth of July with us. Please no pets, fireworks open flames and do not park on the dry grass.When: July 4; gates open at 6 p.m. and fireworks begin at 9 p.m.Where: Thermalito North Forebay and the Nelson Sports Complex at Lake OrovilleAdmission: FreeQuestions?Click here for more information

LAKE TAHOE

Event: Lights on the Lake Fireworks -- NBC’s TODAY show recognizes Tahoe South’s fireworks display as one of the country’s top Independence day weekend celebrations. The American Pyrotechnic Association rates it as one of the top five in the nation.When: July 4; Fireworks begin at 9:45 p.m.Where: Around Lake Tahoe, but more prominently at South Lake TahoePrice: Admission varies on different locationsQuestions? Call 530-544-5050 or click here for more information

Event: Rolling Chrome/Tahoe Thunder car show at the Heavenly Village -- Sidewalk sales and ‘50s music bring the fun and entertainment to the Heavenly Village in South Lake Tahoe. Enter a raffle for a chance to win a yellow 1953 Ford F-100.When: June 30 - July 4Where: 1001 Heavenly Village Way in South Lake TahoePrice: Admission is $40 per person, open to all ages.Questions? Call 775-586-7000 or click here for more information.

LODI

Event: Celebrate America -- Featuring Victor Vandenburg, Lodi Community Band and United State Air Force Band 'Galaxy'When: July 3 at 5 p.m.Where: Hutchins Street Street at 125 South Hutchins St.Price: FreeQuestions?Click here for more information

Event: 4th of July at Lodi LakeWhen: July 4; Kiwanis International Pancake Breakfast is from 7 to 11 a.m. Public swimming at Lodi Lake runs from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Fireworks shoot off at 9:30 p.m.Where: Lodi Lake at 1101 West Turner RD.Price: FreeQuestions?Click here for more information

MODESTO

Event: Annual Modesto Independence Day Parade "Modesto USA" -- The opening ceremony will include a tribute to fallen officers Deputy Wallce, CSO Johnson and Deputy Garner, with a 1000 square-foot aerial flag display.When: July 4 at 9:30 a.m.; All American Festival from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.Where: Downtown ModestoPrice: Free. (Those who were born on July 4, ages 1-100 years old, are encouraged to contact a parade representative to be part of the 23rd annual birthday float. Call 209-681-4925 for details.)Questions?Click here for more information

PLACERVILLE

Event: Annual Fourth of July Family BlastWhen: July 4; Gates open at 4 p.m.; fireworks will go off when it's dark.Where: El Dorado County FairgroundsPrice: $6 for parking in the Tiers; $3 for walk-ins at the gate; $15 for a carload of up to 6 (includes parking and admission); $45 for RVs staying overnightQuestions? Call 530-621-5860 or click here for more information

Event: Rancho Cordova 4th of July All America City 5K Color RunWhen: July 4 at 9 a.m.Where: Hagan Community Park, race starts and ends at Mills Middle School Price: Children 5 and under free, children (6-12) $15, adults (13 and older) $30, military $15Questions? Call 916-498-0002 or click here for more information

ROSEVILLE

Event: Run Crime out of Roseville -- 5K/10K Fun Run/Walk for the Whole CommunityWhen: July 4;10K race starts at 7:20 a.m., 5K race begins at 7:45 a.m. and the kids quarter-mile race kicks off at 8:45 a.m.Where: Royer Park (start and finish)Price: Registration is $30 per adult, $25 per child under the age of 16, and teams of five who want to challenge Roseville PD will pay $125.Questions?Click here for more information

Event: Roseville Fourth of July ParadeWhen: July 4 at 9 a.m.; stay after the parade for carnival games, bounce houses and food vendors until 1 p.m.Where: Riverside, Vernon and Douglas intersection, past the civic center, right on Lincoln Street and right again on Park Drive.Price: FreeQuestions?Click here for more information

Event: Roseville Fireworks -- The city of Roseville asks that there be no alcohol, glass containers, barbecues or personal fireworks at the show.When: July 4; gates open at 5 p.m.; fireworks will kick off at 9:30 p.m.Where: Placer County Fairgrounds on 800 All America City Blvd. in Roseville.Price: Free, parking is $5Questions? Call 916-786-2023 or click here for more information.

STOCKTON

Event: Downtown Stockton 4th of July Celebration -- Bring blankets and chairs for lawn seating.When: July 4; gates open at 5:30 p.m. and fireworks start at 9:30 p.m.Where: Weber Point at 221 North Center St.Price: FreeQuestions?Click here for more information

Event: Annual Fourth of July BBQ -- The University Plaza Waterfront Hotel has live music and with its annual Independence Day celebration.When: July 4 from 5 to10 p.m.; doors open at 5 p.m. Dinner is from 6 to 8 p.m., and music will play from 6 to 10 p.m.Where: University Plaza Waterfront HotelPrice: Admission is $15 for children and $30 per adults. Reservations are required. The swimming pool is available, but please bring your own towel.Questions? Call 209-323-3030 or click here for more information

SUISUN CITY

Event: 4th of July Celebration -- Celebrate America's birthday at Solano County's best Fourth of July celebration with free live music, craft vendors, family entertainment and a huge fireworks display over the Waterfront.When: July 4 from 11 a.m. to 10:30 p.m. Fireworks launch at 9:15 p.m.Where: Harbor Plaza at the Suisun City Waterfront DistrictPrice: FreeQuestions?Click here for more information

TRACY

Event: Tracy Fourth of July CelebrationWhen: July 4; Hot air balloon launch and pancake breakfast at 6 a.m. Fourth of July Parade starts at 10 a.m. Fireworks begin at 9:30 p.m.Where: Hot Air Balloon Launch and pancake breakfast will happen at Lincoln Park, while the fireworks show will launch at nearby Tracy High School.Price: Fireworks show is $5 for general admission, and $2 for children 12 and younger, as well as senior citizens 65 and older.Questions?Click here for more information

Event: Fourth on the Field -- The food truck community will gather on Raley Field’s outfield for a family-friendly event featuring some of the regions best local food, followed by live music and fireworks.When: July 4 at 6 p.m. to 10 p.m., fireworks begin at 9:30 p.m.Where: Raley FieldPrice: Children (ages 2-12) $5, adults $10, VIP Legacy Club $15Questions? Call 916-376-4676 or click here for more information

WINTERS

Event: Independence Day Fireworks CelebrationWhen: July 3; gates open at 6 p.m.; fireworks begin at dusk.Where: Dr. Sellers Football FieldPrice: $1 per person (ages 12 and over) donation at the door Questions?Click here for more information